Attention candidates: Sign rules

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is reminding political candidates and property owners that political signs must be placed according to state regulations.

Signs must be positioned more than 30 feet from the edge of the roadway — or from the white line along the edge of the road — without barrier-type curbs. On highways that do have barrier curbs, the signs must be more than three feet from the back of the curb.

Signs are not allowed within clear vision areas at intersections or commercial driveways, or within limited access rights-of-way.

Campaign signs that do not meet these criteria will be removed.

“We want to create an environment that’s as safe as possible for motorists and pedestrians. Every year, some political signs are placed too close to the roadway and block the view of motorists,” said dtate Transportation Director Kirk Steudle. “Signs with steel or wooden posts that do not meet MDOT safety standards are not allowed in the right-of-way.”

Candidates are responsible for obtaining approval from property owners before placing signs, which must be removed within 10 days after the election.

For more information, visit the MDOT Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdot.

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